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Its like master of Orion
In case you havent heard of this game either. . .
You choose which side you want to be with (imp./reb.), you start with a few planets, ships, buildings and characters. Characters such as Leia, Luke, Mothma, Solo (with the rebs). With these characters you can perform mission (diplomacy, to get the planet on your side, spying, to see whats up on an enemy planet and many others) You build shipwards, troopcenters and construction yards. You build fleets, you put fighters and troops in them, you go on enemy planets, you bombard, you assault, yo assimmilate it with diplomacy... You can also research new ships and troops and stuff.
In short you control the rebellion or the empire.
Ill try to post some images when I can.

I got the game bundled with Force Commander in '99. That game is awesome, though i don't play it much anymore, mostly because I end up not being able to move from my computer for several hours. I always play as empire though. btw, i didn't write that FAQ. =p

Battle is a pure form of expression. It is heart and discipline, reduced to movement and motion. In battle, the words are swept away, giving way to actions-- mercy, sacrifice, anger, fear. These are pure moments of expression.

If you have some free time, consider trying to play with the rebels. I know the Empire is more appealing, but the rebels are easier and they involve more strategy (your ships can't crush through the Empire's, so you need to do sabotage mission etc.)

but empire kicks ass!!!!!! especially when you go insane and use the death star against coruscant.

Battle is a pure form of expression. It is heart and discipline, reduced to movement and motion. In battle, the words are swept away, giving way to actions-- mercy, sacrifice, anger, fear. These are pure moments of expression.